Cardstock

The ultimate guide for converting Pantone^® to CMYK, RGB and Hex! The perfect tool for matching inks to our paper colors to maintain consistency throughout your invitation suite.

Currently, the two most widely used color models are RGB(Red, Green, Blue) and CMYK(Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key[black]) Both CMYK and RGB are color models that represent a specific subset of the color space visible to the human eye.

If you've ever tried folding thick card stock without scoring it first, you know it can result in a cracked, crooked fold and an unprofessional looking card. Don't be that person - score your card stock before folding! Learn how to score paper and which tools are best for the job in this article.

Add extra value for your readers by embedding this Paper Weight Calculator onto your paper or invitation website. Its easy and its free!

Your users will be able to compare specialty paper types and their density ratings whether the specs are displayed in pounds, the North American standard, or in grams per square meter, the European standard. Here's how it works

We printed using both inkjet and laser technology on Carnival Linen Papers. Watch our video to see which technology proved to be better when printing on Linen

Folding cards may seem simple, but when not done correctly it can adversely affect the end result. Learn to prevent cracking and get a clean fold.

When it comes to paper weight, our customers are generally concerned with paper thickness, how it feels in their hands, and whether or not they will be able to print the paper at home. So naturally, there is concern when a thick card stock and a thinner, lighter sheet are both listed at 80lbs. How can it be? To answer this common question, we’re going to explain the standards used to attribute paper weight (also referred to as paper density–the mass of the product per unit of area).

As you select paper for your invitations, it's important to keep in mind the type of card stock you're choosing. Why is this important? Because some heavier, specialty card stocks are not compatible with home printing methods such as inkjet or laser printing. If you have selected a premium quality card stock that is ultra heavyweight or has a special printing surface, opt to have your invitations professionally printed using one or more of the techniques described below.